embroidery Archives

How to Make a Bohemian Shoulder Bag – from Inspiration Magazine and WeAllSew

March 14, 2013 Gayle Donahue

Looking for a fun and practical project for sewers of all levels? This cool-looking bag goes from super simple to super trendy with plenty of options for embellishment. Enjoy playing with decorative stitches on your machine and splash some color in the process. Walk away (and around!) with a casual bag that shows some serious groove.
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Paris Quilt

March 13, 2013 WeAllSew

Amy Millsaps, who works at Raintree Quilting in Juneau, Alaska, sent me this picture of the beautiful Paris wallhanging she composed … More

How to Make Embroidered Fabric Coasters

February 28, 2013 Ashley Johnston

Grab one of these and you can make any place your tea corner. The “sweetener” is how quick they are to make. Next time you’re invited for tea (or coffee) bring a stack of these as a gift ‒ and look for the smile you’ll get in return. … More

Owlivia Slouch Bag: A Blank Canvas

January 28, 2013 Lisa Klingbeil

My Owlivia Slouch Bag in Through the Needle ONLINE #15 uses all of the DesignWorks components plus embroidery. I have to admit that CrystalWork used is quickly becoming a favorite of mine – it’s quick and easy and I think every project needs just a little sparkle to make it pop. Don’t you? … More

Mandala Backpack

January 22, 2013 WeAllSew

Mandela is a word of Sanskrit that means circle. I used this as the theme for my granddaughter’s backpack because I wanted her to have something that she could grow with. … More

Tula Pink’s Biker Babes and BERNINA Love

January 9, 2013 WeAllSew

Tula Pink continues to play with her BERNINA 780 E and DesignWorks, dreaming up creative ways to use the tools at her fingertips. Aren’t her little sisters cute in their new biker babe jackets?
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Grandma Camp

December 27, 2012 Kerry Finn

Each summer we take our grandchildren for a few days and have “camp.” We move in a camper, fire pit, sleeping bags, pillows, swimsuits, and lots of snacks. This year we added two great-nieces and two more grandmas!
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DesignWorks Pillows & Runner from Amanda Murphy

December 26, 2012 Amanda Murphy

As Sewing Celebrity Amanda Murphy of Amanda Murphy Designs has been exploring with her BERNINA 780 E, she has created some of the most beautiful projects. Amanda has even put together videos for each project using her Medallion, Harlequin and Fizz patterns. Enjoy! … More

Peace, Love, and Joy

December 18, 2012 WeAllSew

Gayle Schleimann composed her Peace, Love, and Joy Chirpy Bird trilogy in BERNINA Embroidery Software 6, using simple letter kerning, manipulation, and pattern run items to create her pieces. The best part was incorporating her new Chirpy Bird designs! … More

Kid’s Embroidery with Sewing Celeb Mimi

December 12, 2012 Mimi G.

This week our Sewing Celeb Mimi gives us a sneak peek into the process of embroidering a t-shirt for her youngest son. … More

Paint That Plate!

December 10, 2012 Amanda Whitlatch

Yes! You CAN “embroider” a plate! This fancy plate was made with everyday Sharpie Permanent Markers and the BERNINA PaintWork Tool.
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Embroidery Basics 2: “Hooping” Without a Hoop

December 3, 2012 Kay Hickman

What can you do when you want to embroider an item that won’t fit into an embroidery hoop? Some items are too small, such as collars and onesies, and others are too bulky, such as quilts and denim jackets. Kay Hickman shows how to secure these items in the hoop using paper-backed, pressure-sensitive stabilizers. … More

Technique: embroidery